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UK retailers given jubilee lift as high street footfall rises

Number of people visiting shops during June bank holiday week was up 17% on May average

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2022

Food shop prices growing at fastest rate in more than 10 years amid warning ‘it will get worse’

Experts warn food inflation will “get worse before it gets better”

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022

Surge in food prices drives retail inflation to decade high

Industry experts warn that the situation for consumers would get ‘worse before it gets better’ as costs keep rising

Wales Online · Jun 1, 2022

Ukraine war and China lockdowns drive fastest UK price rises in years

Inflation on toys, furniture and clothing rose to 2.2% last month, the highest rate for 15 years

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2022

Shop prices soar to highest in 11 years due to rising energy costs and Ukraine conflict

Shop price annual inflation accelerated to 2.7% in April, up from 2.1% in March.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022

The retailers who have gone bust so far this year

Retail casualties include Studio Retail Group, TM Lewin and Sofa Workshop

Wales Online · Apr 6, 2022

Full list of UK shops that went bust in 2022

Retailers are likely to face further trading difficulties in 2023 amid rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis

Birmingham Post · Apr 5, 2022